Newsletter for Saturday, Aug 27 2016

INSTAGRAM OF THE DAY

FBI INVESTIGATING KENNEY CAMPAIGN AS PART OF JOHNNY DOC UNION PROBE

Word was the federal probe into IBEW Local 98 leader John Dougherty might have something to do with the his involvement in Mayor Kenney’s election — and now it’s official. Newsworks reported Friday that the FBI has subpoenaed documents from Kenney’s campaign fund. Kenney’s administration has not been targeted, the mayor later confirmed to the Inquirer, saying he has not retained a lawyer and hasn’t even seen the FBI request. Also last week, several other local officials’ homes were searched, including that of Zoning Board leader James Moylan.

KNOW A GREAT PHILLY ARTIST? GET ‘EM SOME WELL-DESERVED FAME

Billy Penn has been showing off some of Philly’s most dynamic leaders under 40 through our Who’s Next feature, and this month we’re highlighting up-and-coming artists. To nominate someone, just fill out this short form, or send an send an email to tips@billypenn.com with “Who’s Next: The Arts” as the subject.